Termites Ordinance (Cap. 165)

ST. HELENA CHAPTER 165 TERMITES ORDINANCE Non-authoritative Consolidated Text This is not an authoritative ‘revised edition’ for the purposes of the Revised Edition of the Laws Ordinance; it has been prepared under the supervision of the Attorney General for the purpose of enabling ready access to the current law, and specifically for the purpose of being made accessible via the internet. Whilst it is intended that this version accurately reflects the current law, users should refer to the authoritative texts in case of doubt. Enquiries may be addressed to the Attorney General at Essex House, Jamestown [Telephone (+290) 2270; Fax (+290 2454; email pa.lawofficers@legalandlands.gov.sh]1 Visit our LAWS page to understand the St. Helena legal system and the legal status of this version of the Ordinance. This version contains a consolidation of the following laws— Page TERMITES ORDINANCE 2 Ordinance 3 of 1957 .. in force 26 March 1957 Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011 No subsidiary legislation has been made under this Ordinance 1 These contact details may change during 2011 or early in 2012. In case of difficulty, email shgwebsite@sainthelena.gov.sh or telephone (+290) 2470. http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/pages/laws.html mailto:shgwebsite@sainthelena.gov.sh 2 CAP. 165 Termites [ This e-version of the text is not authoritative for use in court. LAWS OF ST. HELENA CHAPTER 165 TERMITES ORDINANCE (Ordinance 5 of 1957) AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTROL AND SPREAD OF INFESTATION BY TERMITES OR WHITE ANTS Commencement [26 March 1957] Short title and application 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Termites Ordinance. Interpretation 2. In this Ordinance unless the context otherwise requires— “organic matter” means dung, farmyard manure, compost, flax waste, grass or other vegetable matter in process of decomposition. Removal of materials into or between areas 3. No organic matter, soil, firewood or wood posts shall be removed into the Levelwood, Sandy Bay, or Blue Hill areas from outside these areas, or from one of these areas into another, except with a written permit issued by the Chief Agricultural and Natural Resources Officer 2 . Such permit shall only be granted after the Chief Agricultural and Natural Resources Officer or his duly authorised representative has inspected the said material and satisfied himself that it is to the best of his belief free from infestation by termites. Removal of materials attacked by termites prohibited 4. No lumber, wood, furniture or other materials which have at any time been attacked by termites shall be removed into the Levelwood, Sandy Bay or Blue Hill areas from outside, or from one of these areas into another. Areas defined 5. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the Levelwood, Sandy Bay and Blue Hill areas shall be the areas respectively defined in the Schedule. Schedule may be varied 6. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to vary the limits of any area defined in the Schedule to this Ordinance: 2 Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011: Title changed to Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources Termites CAP. 165 3 This e-version of the text is not authoritative for use in court. LAWS OF ST. HELENA Provided that no area may be removed from the Schedule and from the operation of this Ordinance unless the Governor in Council is satisfied that such area has become infested by both the drywood and the dampwood termites present in the Island. Penalties 7. Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding £25. SCHEDULE Levelwood Area 1. The area bounded on the west by a straight line from Halley’s Mount to Diana’s Peak thence by a straight line to Long Range thence by a straight line to Long Range Point; on the north by a line from Halley’s Mount crossing the road at the Hutt’s Gate Mill and thence down the middle of Fishers Valley to the sea but excluding Hutt’s Gate Mill and its adjoining Paddocks; on the south and east by the sea. Sandy Bay Area 2. The area bounded on the east by a straight line from Halley’s Mount to Diana’s Peak thence in a straight line to Long Range, thence in a straight line to Long Range Point; on the north by the central ridge from Diana’s Peak to High Peak and on the west by a line from High Peak following the road to the picquet house at Thompson’s Wood, thence in a straight line to Castle Rock Point; on the south by the sea. Blue Hill Area 3. The area bounded on the east by a line from High Rock following the road to the picquet house at Thompson’s Wood and thence by a straight line to Castle Rock Point; on the north by a straight line from High Peak to the head of Swanley Valley, thence down the middle of Swanley Valley to the sea; on the west and south by the sea.